Get ready for it to smell like your mama’s kitchen with this amazing Mama’s Minestrone Soup! This classic soup recipe is filled with veggies, beans and cute little noodles and is also vegan, dairy free, and can be made gluten free, as well. Make sure to grab a fresh loaf of bread for dipping!
Notes on Ingredients
Please take note that this is important information about the ingredients used in this recipe and the FULL recipe with measurements and details can be found DOWN BELOW (scroll to it) in the recipe card.
What ingredients do I need for Mama’s Minestrone Soup?
olive oil
celery: High in both fiber and hydration being about 95% water.
carrots: Contains beta carotene and benefits eye health and heart health.
yellow onion: Adds flavor and helps with bone health.
green beans: Full of vitamins, antioxidants and folate.
kidney beans: Have fiber and a low glycemic index.
cannellini beans: Contain protein, fiber, and iron.
pastina: Small pasta shape.
kale: Protects against heart disease and has fiber that can help with constipation.
vegetable broth
crushed tomatoes
Spices: rosemary, bay leaf , oregano, parsley, pepper, salt
How do you make Mama’s Minestrone?
1. Saute onion, carrot, celery in olive oil.
2. Then add the green beans, beans, vegetable broth, tomatoes, pastina, herbs, kale, pepper and salt.
3. Stir and bring to boil!
4. Once boiling, cover and cook
5. Remove the bay leaf once it is done cooking.
6. Serve with crusty good bread! Feel free to garnish with Parmesan and basil.
7. Cozy and yum ♥️
Commonly Asked Questions
What can I use if I don’t have pastina pasta?
You can use any type of small pasta that you prefer! If gluten free use a gluten free pasta.
Do I have to use fresh herbs?
While you do not HAVE to use fresh herbs, using fresh over dried brings out the fresh flavors more.
Can I use a different type of bean?
Absolutely! These are the two that I enjoy in this soup, but you can pick a different type of bean.
Extra Helpful Tips
- When sauteing the veggies, make sure to use medium-high heat to bring out the flavor of the veggies.
- Don’t forget to remove the rosemary sprig and the bayleaf before serving.
- Rinse the canned beans before adding them to the soup.
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How to Store
Store Mama’s Minestrone Soup in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To reheat, use a microwave or pour into a pot and heat on the stovetop.
Mama’s Minestrone Soup
the ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1 cup sliced green beans
- 1 15 oz can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 32 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup pastina
- 1 sprig rosemary remove before eating
- 1 bay leaf remove before eating
- 1 tbsp chopped oregano
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp salt
instructions
- In a large soup pot, saute celery, carrot, and onion, in olive oil on medium high heat.
- Once that cooks for 5 minutes, add the green beans, beans, vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, pastina, herbs (rosemary bay leaf, salt and pepper), kale, pepper and salt.
- Stir and bring to boil!
- Once boiling, cover and cook on medium low for 10-15 min! Stirring every few minutes until pasta is cooked!
- Serve with crusty good bread! Feel free to garnish with Parmesan and basil. (Don't forget to remove the rosemary sprig and bay leaf)
- Cozy and yum ♥️
